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Need expert help. could you have sickle cell diseased and not know it?
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Not likely: Although everyone who has sickle cell anemia has the same gene mutation, the severity of the disease can be quite different in different people. However, it is very rare to make it into adulthood and not know you have the disease. If you are having symptoms that make you concerned, please see your doctor and get tested!
Answered 6/29/2014
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